Inspector

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Metals Inspector
Job Description

The Metals Inspector observes and monitors incoming scrap metal deliveries to verify they meet quality and quantity specifications while consistently following Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. This role supports daily production operations, including receiving and stockpiling materials, and requires a solid understanding of raw materials, production processes, and techniques that ensure efficient receipt and transfer of quality product in a busy scrap metal yard.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming shipments of scrap metal received via truck, rail car, or ship to ensure they meet established specifications and comply with scrap acceptance policies.
• Verify that all materials are free from environmental hazards and reject or flag nonconforming loads as required.
• Accurately identify, measure, and record inspection data, including weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal.
• Communicate inspection issues promptly to operations and commercial supervisors and assist in recommending corrective actions or remedial procedures.
• Support daily production operations by helping with receiving, sorting, and stockpiling materials and products.
• Perform general labor tasks in the scrap yard, including cleaning and sweeping work areas to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Move materials and scrap metal using appropriate tools or equipment as directed to support production flow.
• Remove debris and waste from work areas to reduce hazards and maintain operational efficiency.
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including routine housekeeping tasks in both indoor and outdoor areas.
• Follow all company Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of related work experience in construction, machine shop, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing any type of inspection work that demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately observe, identify, and document material characteristics such as weight, grade, content, and quantity.
• Familiarity with raw materials and production processes related to metals or similar industrial environments.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks, including lifting, moving, and sorting materials in a physically demanding setting.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively in noisy, dirty, and fast-paced environments with heavy machinery and moving parts.
• Basic recordkeeping skills to log inspection data clearly and accurately.
• Effective communication skills to report issues and collaborate with supervisors and team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, production, or maintenance roles in industrial or recycling settings.
• Background in sorting, cleaning, or sweeping tasks within a yard, warehouse, or manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to scrap metal handling or recycling operations.
• Comfort working in both indoor production areas and large outdoor yards.
• Ability to adapt to different departments and work assignments as operational needs change.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established metal and auto recycling operation with more than a century of industry presence, providing stability and continuity in a critical industrial sector. The environment offers hands-on, practical work where you can see the direct impact of your efforts on safety, quality, and production. You will gain valuable experience in metals inspection, industrial operations, and recycling processes, building skills that are transferable across many manufacturing and production industries. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, creating an environment where consistent performance and strong work ethic are recognized.

Work Environment

The role is based at a steel, metal, and auto recycling facility with both an indoor production area and a large outdoor yard. The site operates heavy machinery and equipment, with many moving parts, loud noise levels, and very dirty conditions typical of a scrap metal yard. You may work in a partially covered area (Joint Products) or in an open yard area with similar processes, depending on departmental assignment. The work involves being on your feet for most of the shift, performing physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and sorting materials. You will work around steel and metal products in an industrial setting where adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.